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Dressing Up the College-Age Man

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Teri Agins

Updated Feb. 14, 2008 12:01 a.m. ET

Q: My 17-year-old son is a typical teenager who lives in cargo pants, T-shirts and hoodies. As he prepares for college, he is attending events such as contests for the Future Business Leaders of America. Where can he find advice on how to shop for dressier and more-fashionable clothes on a modest budget? He is unable to get clues from his father, who rarely dresses up. We're having a hard time finding affordable -- under $200 -- adult clothes that are small enough to fit his skinny frame. -- C.T., Philadelphia